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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.71, 23,060.70 and 9,157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.71, 23,060.70 and 9,157.32 is: 12,637.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.71 : 23,060.70 = 9,157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.71/23,060.70 = 9,157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.71x = 23,060.70 × 9,157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.71x = 211,174,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,174,209.32/16,710.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.06

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